Minutes - 2012 - City Council - 05/17/2012 - Town Hall EAGLE CITY COUNCIL
Town Hall Meeting Minutes
May 17,2012
1. CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 6:08 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: GRASSER, DEFAYETTE, BUTLER. Absent: SEMANKO.
A quorum is present.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
4. TOWN HALL MEETING:
The Eagle City Council is pleased to invite all residents within the greater
community of Eagle to attend the May 17, 2012 town hall meeting to speak their
mind about matters or opinions they believe the City Council should address or
consider. We have no agenda since we wish this to be an open discussion inspired by
the interests of the people of our community.
Out of courtesy for all who wish to speak, the City Council requests each speaker
limit their presentation to three (3) minutes. If time permits, and after all attendees
who wish to address the City Council have done so, the City Council may invite
rebuttals or engage in additional discussions with the attendees.
It is the wish of the City Council that each speaker be treated with the utmost
respect, courtesy and afforded the right to speak without interruption. The intent of
our town hall meeting is to create a friendly community spirited forum where by the
Eagle community may express their views openly and freely.
May we suggest this is a gathering of neighbors openly speaking with neighbors,
and we hope everyone will feel welcome to participate.
Mayor Reynolds welcomes everyone in attendance.
Grasser states the budgeting process for FY 2012-2013 has begun. Look for
upcoming agendas for more information.
Patrica Minkiwitz inquires how the upcoming budget will address City Hall.
Discussion regarding recent discussions with Hawkins-Smith, possible bond election
or other funding options, and incentive options that would reduce the price and result
in an end with a win-win for the purchaser (the City ) and the owner (Hawkins-
Smith).
Discussion between Council, Jeff Kuntz, Ali Shoushtarian and an unidentified
members of the audience regarding the same.
Ali Shoushtarian states that the money that collected for the Idaho Power line burials
should not be used for anything other than burying the lines to preserve the aesthetic
beauty of the City. Grasser agrees, but states the cost of burying lines in relation to
the slowness of the revenue source it may just not be feasible. The additional 3%that
had been collected via Idaho Power franchise fees was not renewed by the Council.
Butler states that this may be an item to revisit now that he better understands why the
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fee was originally implemented; he does see the value of perhaps revisiting it.
Discussion.
Discussion regarding funding and future budgeting options.
Patricia Minkiwitz state she went to vote at 4:00 p.m. and she relays her election
experience. Discussion regarding the election small election turnout.
Jeff Kunz inquires about expenditures for the Community Infrastructure District.
Defayette confirms that it is completely self sufficient.
Bob Van Arnem asks if other taxing districts are consulting when setting up the
budget public hearing. Discussion of the same.
Van Arnem comments on the turn signal light at Riverside Dr. he inquires about the
cycling of signal. It seems like it could be changed to make it easier to access the
business in that area. Would this be something that could be taken a look at?
Kunz questions the on-call engineer and attorney that have been retained by the URA.
Are the on-call services higher or lower than if they were on call or not.
Speaking in generalities Butler explains how having several engineers or attorneys
can provide flexibility. Discussion regarding cost savings vs expenditures of this
option.
Discussion regarding pathways, greenbelt connectivity and potential sidewalk
enhancements to improve pedestrian safety.
Defayette states that she is liaison for the Parks and Pathways Development
Committee and they are looking at generating a comprehensive map of pathways
throughout the City. Discussion. They are also looking at the possibility of
implementing a pathway impact fee.
Discussion regarding the successfulness of the glass recycling program.
Van Arnem makes some comments on his perception of the previous Council vs
current Council.
Council addresses Van Arnem comments. Discussion regarding public perception,
the CID board appointments and open communication.
Discussion of the Arbor Ridge property and its condition. Review of the recent
improvements that Mr. Norton has done.
Patricia Minkiwitz would like to know how the current City Council feels about how
the old Orville Jackson' site looks, and all of the neon signs. Zoning Administrator
Vaughan states that the City has received a complaint today and the relayed his
interaction with the owner.
Shoushtarian states that people get confusion navigating Eagle because of names of
Highway 44 (bypass) and State Street. He would like Council to look into renaming
the section of State Street that runs through the business district of Eagle.
5. ADJOURNMENT:
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Hearing no further business, the Council meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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AN AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS MEETING IS AVAILABLE AT CITY HALL
UPON REQUEST.
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